Definition
版图 originally referred to household registers (版) and maps (图) in ancient China, and now means a country's territory or domain. You can also use it figuratively for the scope or reach of an organization, idea, or influence — like a company's 'business territory'.
n.
territorydomain (of a country)(figurative) scoperange (of influence, business, etc.)
Examples
- 版图。Zhège guójiā de bǎn tú fēicháng liáokuò.This country's territory is very vast.
- ，版图。Lìshǐ shàng, zhège wángcháo de bǎn tú céngjīng hěn dà.Historically, this dynasty's territory was once very large.
- 版图。Gōngsī de bǎn tú yǐjīng kuòzhǎn dào hǎiwài shìchǎng.The company's domain has expanded into overseas markets.
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